Mini Pumpkin Sage Balls with Balsamic Creme Fraiche

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An easy appetizer that isn't cheese! These baked pumpkin balls will really impress company. They're sprinkled with fried sage leaves and served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Submitted by cocojo761
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 pumpkin balls
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil

  • ½ cup finely diced onion

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 2 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh sage

  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree

  • ¾ cup dry bread crumbs

  • 1 eggs

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 sprig fresh sage leaves

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

  2. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook 2 minutes until softened, then stir in the chopped sage, and cook 2 more minutes. Scrape into a large bowl, and stir in the pumpkin puree, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, and black pepper until combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place onto the greased baking sheet.

  3. Bake in preheated oven until firm and hot, about 15 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, heat the frying oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and add the sage leaves. Fry until the bubbles begin to subside and the leaves are crispy. Remove the leaves, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Prepare the dipping sauce by stirring together the sour cream, whipping cream, sugar, and balsamic vinegar until smooth. To serve, sprinkle the pumpkin balls with fried sage leaves and serve with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101 Calories
8g Fat
6g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 146mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 56mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.